单词 | put something off |
释义 | 1 (phrasal verb) Definition to postpone The Association has put the event off until December. Synonyms postpone He decided to postpone the expedition. delay I delayed my departure until she could join me. defer Customers often defer payment for as long as possible. adjourn The proceedings have been adjourned until next week. put back hold over reschedule put on ice put on the back burner (informal) take a rain check on (US, Canadian, informal) 2 (phrasal verb) Definition to postpone Synonyms carry out do I was trying to do some work. effect Prospects for effecting real political change have taken a step backward. manage those who can only manage a few hours of work achieve There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals. realize The kaleidoscopic quality of the book is brilliantly realized on stage. conclude If the clubs cannot conclude a deal, an independent tribunal will decide. accomplish If we all work together, I think we can accomplish our goal. execute We are going to execute our campaign plan to the letter. pull off bring off Additional synonymsin the sense of accomplish Definition to complete If we all work together, I think we can accomplish our goal. Synonyms realize, produce, effect, finish, complete, manage, achieve, perform, carry out, conclude, fulfil, execute, bring about, attain, consummate, bring off (informal), do, effectuate, put the tin lid on in the sense of achieve Definition to gain by hard work or effort There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals. Synonyms accomplish, reach, fulfil, finish, complete, gain, perform, earn, do, get, win, carry out, realize, obtain, conclude, acquire, execute, bring about, attain, consummate, procure, bring off (informal), effectuate, put the tin lid on in the sense of adjourn Definition to postpone or be postponed temporarily The proceedings have been adjourned until next week. Synonyms postpone, delay, suspend, interrupt, put off, stay, defer, recess, discontinue, put on the back burner (informal), prorogue, take a rain check on (US, Canadian, informal) Nearby words of |
随便看 |
英语词典包含298861条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。